Mike McCabe: The more things change
With life and politics more and more disconnected, no wonder so many people are disillusioned and detaching from the democratic process.
Bill Berry: A grandfather’s record book sheds light on early union years
My grandfather, William J. Taylor, was a labor leader who documented a time when unions were truly united.
LaKeshia Myers: Honoring our heritage: Celebrating Black Catholic History Month
November is Black Catholic History Month—a time to celebrate the profound contributions of Black Catholics to the Church, to remember our spiritual ancestors, and to reflect on the rich tapestry of faith that stretches from the earliest days of Christianity to the present moment.
Paul Fanlund: A first look at the Center for Black Excellence and Culture
Led by Alex Gee, the Center on Madison’s West Badger Road will open early next year. It’s intended to celebrate and foster Black culture.”
John Imes: COP30: From Rio to São Paulo to Belém—local leadership driving global impact
After opening COP30 in Rio de Janeiro with hundreds of mayors, governors, and regional leaders at the Local Leaders Forum, the momentum carried straight into São Paulo and then Belém – and the message has remained consistent, clear, and urgent: the world is looking to local and state leaders to deliver real climate progress when national governments stall. America is showing up – and America is still in.
John Nichols: Maybe Grothman never heard about Ripon’s utopian socialists
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeaulah, joined 198 other House Republicans — along with 86 of the more ill-thought members of the Democratic caucus — in voting last week for a resolution that “denounces socialism in all its forms and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.”
Jeffrey Leverich: Democrats can ride health care issue into 2026
Republicans now own the hardships they created as premiums increase for millions of families, costing them hundreds or thousands of dollars.
John Torinus: How would Cheney have dealt with Putin?
Dick Cheney would have cut through Putin’s manipulations. He would have had no illusions about how Putin operates.
Gov. Evers: Evers, First Lady share Thanksgiving video message
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message celebrating Thanksgiving and encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of each other this holiday season. Any Wisconsinite who needs additional support this holiday season can reach
Dept. of Transportation: Recipe for a safe Thanksgiving weekend
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing its recipe for a safe holiday weekend on Wisconsin roads. Ingredients include plenty of seat belts, a pinch of patience, heaps of courtesy to other travelers, one charged
GOP bills to boost school district consolidation support come amid enrollment decline
As GOP lawmakers advance legislation to encourage school districts to merge amid declining birth rates in Wisconsin, education stakeholders say districts considering consolidation could use extra support.
Berman campaign: Statement on the Department of Education’s decision to remove nursing as a professional degree
RAYMOND, Wis. – Mitchell Berman, Democratic candidate for Congress in WI-01, issued the following statement about the Department of Education’s decision to remove nursing as a professional degree. “The decision to strip nursing of its professional designation is misguided and dangerous.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul defends critical services for crime victims
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has stated that it will not apply alarming restrictions to critical Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services supporting
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Q3 2025 FDIC numbers show continued strength of Wisconsin banks
MADISON, Wis. — Numbers released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) show Wisconsin banks remain in good health through the third quarter of this year. Year-over-year lending increased in all categories (commercial, residential, and farm loans), demonstrating the
HEMAD: State and region’s leaders take aim at human trafficking
Nonprofit’s campaign aims to have 75,000 men join together to end all forms of human trafficking; Volunteers seek to raise awareness as state lawmakers seek tougher penalties MILWAUKEE (Nov. 24, 2025) – State and local leaders, law enforcement and community